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Bomb threat forces employees, customers out of Acadiana Mall
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Business is back to normal Saturday evening for a mall in Lafayette.
Earlier in the morning, authorities in Lafayette received a bomb threat directed at the Acadiana Mall, located in the southwest portion of the town.
According to local reports, the Lafayette Police Department responded to the shopping center after receiving the bomb threat. Customers and employees were notified to leave the premises as police officers began their search.
During the search, officers swept one store after another in order assure the threat was no more than that. By 3 p.m., officials gave the word that the mall was clear of any danger.
Officials with the LPD said they will continue their investigation into the threat. No additional information into the incident was made available.


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TOKYO, June 21 — Japan said it would resume imports of American beef after reaching an agreement that allows Japanese inspectors into American meatpacking plants, a highly unusual concession by the United States.
The agreement may end a prickly and long-running trade dispute that had blemished the otherwise close relations between Washington and Tokyo, a loyal American ally. It comes a week before Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is due to visit the United States, probably for the last time before his scheduled retirement in September.
Japan was the largest foreign market for American cattle ranchers before December 2003, when it was closed to them after a lone case of mad-cow disease was found in Washington state. Japan imported $1.4 billion worth of American beef in 2003 before the ban was imposed.
Japan first agreed to resume imports in December 2005, only to block them again a few weeks later when backbone parts were found in a shipment from a Brooklyn meatpacker. Spinal chords, brains and the surrounding body parts remained banned under the December 2005 agreement because they are the parts most likely to carry the disease, which is linked to a potentially fatal neural illness in humans.
The new agreement reached today
calls for Japan to resume beef imports from the United States on the condition that Japanese officials be allowed to monitor American compliance, a spokesman for Japan's agriculture ministry said. He said the agreement allows Japanese health and agricultural officials to directly inspect meatpacking plants in the United States, and to accompany American officials on their spot inspections.Continue reading the main story
The American ambassador to Japan, Thomas Schieffer, welcomed the agreement, saying he was "hopeful this is an indication that we're now on the road to resumption" of beef shipments, according to the Associated Press.
The Japanese and American agricultural officials who negotiated the agreement were on opposite sides of the Pacific Ocean, speaking by teleconference; the deal was struck when it was early Wednesday morning here, but still Tuesday evening in the United States.
Experts have said it is uncommon for countries to accept close and constant oversight of food inspections by officials of another nation.
The agreement may defuse growing irritation on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers were beginning to grumble about the slow pace of negotiations. Before the first agreement to resume beef shipments last year, a group of senators introduced a bill calling for retaliatory tariffs worth $3 billion on Japanese goods.
For their part, many in Japan expressed outrage over the discovery in January of backbone parts in a shipment of veal from Atlantic Veal & Lamb in Brooklyn, saying that the United States was not taking the agreement seriously or enforcing it conscientiously.
The United States Agriculture Department said that Atlantic Veal and a government inspector who approved the shipment merely misunderstood the new restrictions.
Economists have said that even with a final end to Japan's ban on American beef, it will probably be years before shipments return to former levels.
American beef used to be popular in family restaurants and fast-food outlets because it was much less expensive than Japanese beef. But the 2003 ban and the intensive, generally negative coverage of the issue in the Japanese media have apparently turned Japanese consumers off.
According to survey by Kyodo News in December, 75.2 percent of respondents said they were unwilling to eat American beef after sales resume.
American ranchers may also have difficulty wresting market share back from Australian competitors, who stepped into the void created by the ban. Japanese imports of Australian beef jumped by 39 percent in 2004, replacing more than half the 201,000 tons of beef shipped by the United States the previous year, according to the Japanese agriculture ministry.Continue reading the main story

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On Wednesday we will be live blogging the Windows Phone Developer Summit, where Microsoft will be showing off the latest version of its Windows Phone operating system. Widely called Windows Phone 8 or Apollo, it is expected to ramp up the competition with Apple and Google in the battle over the mobile space.
This is a substantial week for Microsoft. On Monday the company unveiled its Surface series of tablets. The two models will run Windows 8 or Windows RT, which draw heavy influence from the Metro UI found in Windows Phone.
Wednesday’s event gets underway at 9 a.m. at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Check back here tomorrow to follow the live blog.


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With pro football season about to begin, we thought it appropriate to use a gridiron metaphor: one research firm is estimating that Tesla Motors will outkick its coverage when it comes to the Gigafactory it's planning for the western US, likely Reno, NV. The electric-vehicle maker has said needs the
Credit Suisse has proposed a novel idea for the European car industry, one whose title we are well familiar with: Car Czar. What would make this position far more radical than that formerly held by our own Steven Rattner is that the European car czar would be tasked with managing a reorganization of the entire industry across the continent, not just in one country. It cites Lewis Booth, Jonathon Ramsey
Too many lithium-ion batteries? That's not something battery makers want to hear, but it's music to our ears. It's also the prediction of Munich-based Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
For the past decade or so, China has been looked upon by the automotive industry as something approaching a gold rush in waiting, with millions of units ripe for the selling. That may yet be true, but it's hard to reconcile that with the notion that China overbuilt to the tune of two million excess vehicles last year, and plans are in the works for about eight million more units. This, according to the country's National Development and Reform Commission.


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The alternate energy/car company company Nanoflowcell has published an article exploring ' What happens when technological progress is forced to a standstill by politics?' Disclaimer: It is published in their in-house emagazine and is therefore promotional, but because of the uniquely innovative technology involved, it is being published here as well.
The Quant is a super-car, years ahead of even the Tesla in terms of clean energy, performance and convenience (recharge times are measured in minutes like a regular car, not hours like an all-electric car). It is not yet available in production, however.
'We are pleased to announce that QUANT is no longer a car. QUANT is three cars: one street legal e-Sportlimousine, one research vehicle, and one even more ambitious concept car for the mass market.'


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India is handling red-hot growth with real business intelligence.
India is well known as an outsourcing location, but the country is emerging as an economic power and a location ripe for business opportunities. India is a huge market with a middle-income population of more than 100 million people. According to Krishan Dhawan, managing director of Oracle India
, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, "The size of the economy, the size of the population base, and the recent trends of sustained economic growth mean that the consumption and need for IT will increase significantly over the next 10 to 30 years." Oracle has made a big investment in India, staffing the subsidiary with the largest number of Oracle employees outside the United States.
Doing business in India takes understanding where opportunities are and how India has changed in recent years. Continued economic growth means a strong need for enterprise applications and IT infrastructure. Industry experts indicate that enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the dominant type of enterprise application purchased in India, followed by customer relationship management and supply chain management.
India was everywhere at the Davos World Economic Forum earlier this year, as Indian executives and government officials used the event to promote India's position as the fastest-growing democratic economy in the world. Beyond its borders, the country is sometimes seen as an immense and exotic land. For many consumers, it's also the voice on the other end of the phone when they call technical support for their computers, telephones, or television sets.
But call centers are far from the only area that Indian businesses are focused on. Businesspeople who are paying attention know that India's best years are still ahead, and opportunities are there for the taking.
"For the last three or four years, India has definitely been more than just outsourcing—there is great potential for local business," says Raj Ganesan, director, Hackett Group, a global benchmarking and consulting company. "It's a huge market—in fact the middle-income group of Indians is larger than the comparable population in the U.S.—it's more than 100 million people and growing fast. There's a lot of business opportunity and growth there."
For example, take Hindalco Industries, the 44-year-old flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group—itself one of the oldest organizations in India, having been founded in 1857 as a cotton trading operation. Hindalco is a vertically integrated manufacturer, extracting bauxite from mines, transforming raw materials into primary metals, and fabricating them into everything from rolled products, extrusions, and foil to alloy wheels for cars. Hindalco's product portfolio consists of more than 50,000 finished goods. Like many businesses in India, one of Hindalco's biggest business challenges is managing exploding growth. To help with that challenge, Hindalco turned to Oracle E-Business Suite in 2003. "When we started the project to convert our business applications to Oracle E-Business Suite five years ago, Hindalco was a [US]$500 million company. Now we've grown to $2.5 billion and our plan is to become a $5 billion company by 2010," says Sanjeev Goel, senior vice president of information technology for Hindalco. "We've been growing very fast, both organically and inorganically. In addition, we've been highly successful with good profit margins."
The results are spectacular: "We've gotten nearly 30 to 50 percent cycle time improvements since migrating to Oracle E-Business Suite," says Goel. "Production and sales have gone up by nearly 18 to 20 percent, but our inventory has come down—we've reduced our outbound inventory by about $12.47 million, while our inbound maintenance, repair, and operations [MRO] inventory has been reduced by about $1.69 million."
These types of results have not only made shareholders happy, they've also caught the attention of many of the world's leading technology companies, such as Oracle.
"India has become a significant market for Oracle over the years. The size of the economy, the size of the population base, and the recent trends of sustained economic growth mean that the consumption and need for IT will increase significantly over the next 10 to 30 years," says Krishan Dhawan, managing director of Oracle India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle Corporation. Seeing the potential, Oracle has made a big investment in India, staffing the subsidiary with the largest number of Oracle employees outside of the U.S., most of whom are engaged in global development and support roles. However, seeing the market potential, the number of market-facing employees has increased significantly over the past couple of years. "Our focus at Oracle India is on serving the broad domestic markets that are already growing quite significantly, including government, financial services, telecommunications, and general industry," adds Dhawan.


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Nokia Nabs Amber for $421M
The deal looks to be a good one for Amber, especially in these challenging economic times. Startup companies face a funding crisis and are more likely to complete development with a deep-pocketed partner. According to the recent report, "Valuation Deflation," published by Light Reading's subscription research service, Optical Oracle, Amber's valuaion was pegged somewhere in the range of $300 million after its last round of funding. Research firm Venture Economics says Amber Network's recent valuation was $540 million.
Amber started off with a splash, announcing in August 2000 that it had raised $90 million in its third round of funding. Since then, it added big-name board members like Mory Ejabat, chairman and CEO of Zhone Technologies and former CEO of Ascend Communications Inc. (see Amber Suiting Up for IPO?). But times have changed and so have market conditions. In May, the company reduced its workforce by 12 percent in an effort to cut costs (see Amber Networks Cuts Staff).
"It's a very good outcome for Amber," says Peter Wagner, a partner with Accel Partners, a firm that has invested in Amber. "It's also an important step in the development of the mobile IP network."
Amber's product is unique in that it is the first fault-tolerant router that allows one routing card to take over in the event of another's failure. The company has positioned itself at the metropolitan edge -- a good place to be, considering that most carriers are cutting back spending in the core of the Internet. But Amber’s competition is tough. In the long term, the 235-person startup was looking at a battle with big companies like Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO), Juniper Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: JNPR), and Unisphere Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: UNSP) for a place in carrier networks. And despite having carriers like Williams Communications Group (NYSE: WCG) and Enron Corp. (NYSE: ENE) as investors, the company hasn’t announced one customer yet.
In a conference call with press and analysts, many of the questions for Nokia executives focused on whether the Amber product would be used to build wireless or wireline networks.
Nokia officials said the product will be used as an edge router to support the construction of all-IP networks targeting wireless applications. But Nokia officials did not rule out selling the box for more conventional wireline networks.
"The product itself is about technology and platform and a platform that can be used for both wireless and wireline applications," said J.T. Bergqvist, Senior Vice President of Nokia Networks. Bergqvist said the platform will likely require more software development for wireless applications.
Other questions focused on Nokia's partnership with Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO) to resell Cisco routers. Nokia officials said it sees Cisco as the supplier of core routing technology, while Amber will provide routing equipment for the edge of the network.
“In terms with the Cisco relationship, this doesn’t effect our relationship with Cisco at all," said Bergqvist. "We are adding to our intelligent edge routing, while Cisco will remain an important component for IP backbone routing."
A Nokia spokesman said that the size of the acquisition, and the fact that it is a pre-revenue company, means the acquisition "is likely to have an immaterial effect on earnings."
- Marguerite Reardon, Senior Editor, Light Reading
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Maximum Bob!. GM'S new marketing guy Bob Lutz chatted this week about a number of topics one of them the future of the rear wheel drive Chevy Caprice got a little bit confusing.
Which automotive brand is most appealing to US Customers?
Racing takes a hit thanks to the economy; sponsorships canceled and teams dissolved.
And your tax dollars at work.. What foods has the government deemed too dangerous to eat in a car?
All that an "At the wheel Review" of the 2010 Mustang GT and a whole lot more when we get rolling on this week's Cruise Control Radio.
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Britain's bitterly cold winter boosted the profits of British Gas owner Centrica after the company raised tariffs by 6% in December.
The rise in profits, from £345 million in the same period last year, is likely to spark anger despite the company pledging to halt further tariff hikes.
Campaigners have called for the company to go further and cut prices.
Centrica chief executive Sam Laidlaw said: "With our customers using more gas to stay warm during the unusually cold winter, we're doing everything we can to help them keep their energy costs under control and make bills simpler and clearer."
More top news
A British man was grounded in Bermuda as his new wife continued to Cuba without him after drunkenly threatening the flight crew.
A petition calling for Tony Blair's anti-poverty award to be taken back has gained more than 90,000 signatures.
American scientist, who was the co-discoverer of DNA, is offering his Nobel Prize medal at auction and it could sell for up to $3.5 million.


text: Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a Walmart store in Thornton, Colorado. At least three people, two adult males and one adult female are confirmed dead, according to police. Authorities say they do not have a suspect in custody. Just before 6:30 pm local time, Thornton police tweeted that a shooting had occurred at the Walmart on Grant Street saying "multiple parties" were down. Thornton, a suburb of Denver, is approximately 10 northeast of the city.


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Financial markets showed little reaction to the trade data as they remain preoccupied with lingering uncertainty over the impact of market turmoil on the global economy.
"Exports to the United States fell, but not to such an extent that showed subprime problems were taking a severe toll on Japanese exports," said Takeshi Minami, chief economist at Norinchukin Research Institute. "But it is worrying that a slowdown in exports of cars and construction machinery is becoming noticeable."
Exports to the United States fell 1.5 percent from a year earlier as the world's largest economy suffers from subprime problems and resulting market woes, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.
It followed a 9.3 percent drop in September, the biggest decline since November 2003. It was the first time exports to the United States fell two months in a row since April-May 2004.
But those to China increased 19.2 percent and those to Asia rose 12.9 percent. Shipments to the EU jumped 23.7 percent, supporting overall export growth.
China is seen overtaking the United States as Japan's biggest export market for the first time in modern history this year as the booming Chinese economy attracts a wide range of Japanese products from machines to steel.
Even so, the U.S. economic outlook remains crucial to the Japanese economy as a big portion of Japan's exports to China consists of machine parts that are assembled and then sold to the United States.
"There are worrying signs of a slowdown in U.S. personal consumption," said Junko Sakuyama, economist at Dai-Ichi Life Research Institute. "If the U.S. economic slowdown is prolonged, strong demand in Asia and emerging nations may not be enough to keep exports strong."
Japan's trade surplus rose 66.1 percent in October from a year earlier to 1.0186 trillion yen (US$9.27 billion), below analysts' median forecast for a 71.5 percent rise in the surplus to 1.0522 trillion yen.
Exports increased 13.9 percent from a year earlier to a record 7.5155 trillion yen, compared with economists' median forecast for a 12.4 percent rise, while imports rose 8.6 percent, against the market consensus for a 7.3 percent gain.
Resilient exports helped push up Japan's economic growth to a firm 0.6 percent in the July-September quarter from the preceding three months, or an annualised 2.6 percent.
But economists expect the world's second-largest economy to grow at a slower pace in October-December as support from exports is seen easing on a further U.S. economic slowdown and higher oil prices.
The cloudy outlook for the U.S. economy and global markets has pushed back expectations for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan from the current 0.5 percent level.
"I expect Japanese exports to slow down more than the BOJ thinks in the coming months, as I doubt exports to Europe will continue to grow so strongly," Minami said. "Given such risks ahead, I still think the BOJ cannot raise rates at least until July-September next year."
Swap contracts on the overnight call rate do not fully price in a BOJ rate hike to 0.75 percent until the end of next year. The central bank's policy board meets next on Dec. 19-20.


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A local store in North Devon has banned school pupils from entering as a response to anti social behaviour. The Co-op store on 69 High Street, Ilfracombe has said it closed for business for all students at Ilfracombe Academy, with pupils unable to enter the store on their own or in groups.
The store said these measures would be active at any type of day, but students with parents would still be welcome. Ilfracombe Academy has more than 1000 students on roll, educating students between ages 11-18. The school serves the town of Ilfracombe, however has a catchment area stretching to Woolacombe and Lynton.
While the crime rate of reported Anti Social Behaviour in Ilfracombe is 10 per cent higher than the county average (22 cases per 1000), the number of cases dropped by 20 per cent between 2020-21.
A Co-op spokesperson said: "Colleagues have been concerned about their safety because of ongoing anti-social behaviour and temporary measures have been introduced to ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping environment for all."
Residents in Ilfracombe responded to the news, with many worrying that the all-hours restrictions will lead to young people being excluded from the shop, whether they are a student at Ilfracombe Academy or not.
One commenter on Gossip Around Ilfracombe said: "So basically every 11 to 16 year old child in Ilfracombe has been banned? That’s discrimination and I’m truly shocked that this would come from a such a well-known and leading business entity."
Another said: "Lazy blanket policy that will solve nothing. The vast majority of decent kids get punished for the actions of the few - while the toe rags responsible will just go shoplifting elsewhere emboldened in the knowledge that no efforts are made to stop them."
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The Boulder Chorale Celebrates Master Composers of the Past|
First United Methodist Church, Boulder
With a look to the past, the Boulder Chorale will be joined by the Boulder Chamber Singers and Boulder Children’s Chorale Bel Canto choir to celebrate and rejoice the works of master composers. The celebration will showcase works from Rossini , Brahms, Schumann and Ralph Vaughn Williams.Sunday, Mar 8, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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Luxury adventure specialists A&K Travel Group makes waves with the purchase of cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, which will continue to operate under the Crystal Cruises brand after a full refurbishment in 2023.
A&K Travel Group, owned by Abercrombie & Kent founder, co-chairman and CEO Geoffrey Kent and Heritage Group’s Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, has also bought the Crystal Cruises brand.
The cruisy move appears to throw a lifeline to the pandemic-embattled Crystal Cruises, which suspended operations earlier this year after a financial crisis with former parent company Genting Hong Kong.
Sailing into a new chapter
A&K Travel Group, Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent co-chairman Mr Lefebvre said the acquisition shored up a legacy that began 35 years ago when his family purchased and then sold Sitmar Cruises, building three purpose-built cruise ships and pioneering a new way of cruising.
“I am thrilled to start this new chapter and be back in an industry that has always had, and always will, have a special place in my heart,” he said.
“When the opportunity arose to acquire Crystal Cruises, I did not think twice. Having my incredible friend and inspiring leader, Geoffrey Kent, next to me makes this venture even more enjoyable.”
Mr Kent concurred: “Even though it seems like yesterday, 30 years have passed since the Lefebvre family and I had our first ship together – Manfredi and I have been best friends and business associates ever since.”
“The idea of combining the unparalleled onboard service of Crystal Cruises with the extraordinary tailor-made experiences Abercrombie & Kent has successfully provided for the past 60 years fills me with excitement, enthusiasm and pride.”
A&K Travel Group CEO Cristina Levis will steer Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent into this new chapter.
“My return to luxury cruising after five years brings back so many emotions. Manfredi, Geoffrey and I look forward to welcoming past Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent guests on board as well as those seeking rewarding luxury experiences.”
Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will resume service in 2023 after extensive upgrades.
To find out more, visit abercrombiekent.com.au
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Stuart Patrick CBE also said businesses are being “switched on and off like light bulbs, putting livelihoods in serious jeopardy.”
Around 80,000 jobs in Glasgow city will be suspended as of Friday.
Stuart Patrick CBE said: “The immediate outcome of today’s announcement will be a devastating impact on non-essential shops, the entire hospitality sector, leisure and entertainment and personal services, with almost 80,000 jobs now back in suspension in Glasgow City alone.
“Once again businesses are being switched on and off like light bulbs, putting livelihoods in serious jeopardy. The lead up to Christmas is the time when small companies build up their reserves to survive, particularly in the early part of the following year when trade is much…


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Mobile measurement and solutions specialist TUNE has announced the integration of Apple’s updated Search Ads Attribution API to increase the measurement capabilities if its product – TUNE Marketing Console – which enables marketers to accurately track app installs and optimise ad spend.
Apple’s Search Ads Attribution API will provide additional transparency into conversions, indicating which apps are downloaded or re-downloaded. The data record will then allow marketers using TUNE’s Marketing Console to segment and engage with high intent app users while giving a more accurate indication of the performance of their marketing campaigns.
“Access to this data will enable our customers to measure app re-downloads accurately, then tailor marketing efforts to increase customer retention,” said Peter Hamilton, CEO of TUNE; “It’s a huge win for marketers who want to create bespoke programs capable of deepening connections with customers.”
According to a separate study from TUNE, examining 3.1 billion global ap installs between November 2017 and May 2018, 42% of consumer app installs were in fact reinstalls.
In further research conducted of more than 1,000 smartphone owners, 72% of consumers reinstalled an app for reasons other than a lack of space on their device. In fact, 65% reinstall apps after an intentional app store search.
“Attribution of customer behaviour and engagement is central to how we measure the efficacy of our marketing efforts,” said Steve Lok, global head of martech at The Economist, one of the companies that use TUNE’s Marketing Console.
“With data directly from the App Store we will have a better understanding of our marketing performance and be able to better position our value for customers in the app ecosystem.”


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Through this investment, both companies will work together to provide greater options on cashless payments and more seamless experiences for consumers across Indonesia and Southeast AsiaRead More
Visa invests in online payment platform BillDesk, strengthens its presence in India
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Humane, a pioneering artificial intelligence startup founded by former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has launched its groundbreaking product, the “Humane AI Pin,” priced at $699. This innovative wearable is poised to disrupt the smartphone market, offering users a distinctive alternative for communication and information access.
Designed with a focus on user privacy, the Humane AI Pin distinguishes itself by eliminating constant surveillance features, lacking wake words, and activating only in response to user engagement through voice, touch, gestures, or its unique laser ink display. This ensures a heightened level of security and addresses growing concerns about privacy in the age of ubiquitous technology.
Humane has captured significant attention, having raised over US$200 million, including an impressive US$100 million funding round from prominent investors such as Microsoft, LG’s venture arm, Tiger Global, Sam Altman, and Marc Benioff. This substantial backing underscores the confidence in the potential impact of Humane’s innovative approach to AI and wearables.
One notable aspect of the Humane AI Pin is its monthly data subscription requirement of US$24 to T-Mobile. This feature sets it apart from traditional wearables, as the device operates independently with its dedicated phone number. Users can make calls, send texts, and access information without the need for a tethered smartphone, providing a new level of freedom and flexibility.
Orders for the Humane AI Pin are set to commence on November 16, allowing consumers to experience a paradigm shift in wearable technology. Powered by a Qualcomm chipset, the device incorporates cutting-edge features, including a built-in speaker and camera. To address concerns about privacy, the device signals when the camera or speaker is activated, ensuring transparency in its operation.
During a demonstration, Chaudhri and Bongiorno showcased the device’s capabilities, such as real-time translation of spoken conversations from Spanish to English and vice versa. The AI Pin is not limited to traditional app downloads; instead, it accesses AI services directly from the internet. Collaborations with major companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI provide users with a broad spectrum of AI-powered services.
The Humane AI Pin represents a shift towards a more privacy-conscious and user-centric approach to AI and wearables. With its unique features, strong financial backing, and commitment to user privacy, the Humane AI Pin is poised to make a significant impact in the competitive technology landscape.
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In the hotly contested Californian residential solar market, new data compiled by ROTH Capital Partners highlights, amongst many data points, that Tesla’s solar panel supply base and suppliers is undergoing a major transition and that it has been changing for several years.
PV Tech has well documented the dynamic US residential market and its key public listed installers, which used to be dominated by SolarCity but since its acquisition by Tesla, sales and business strategies have radically changed in an effort to create a sustainable business, instead of being market share driven.
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US market leadership has changed hands in the past year but at the same time installation growth has been hard to achieve for the leading publically listed US installers.
Tesla’s quarterly solar installation figures have declined rapidly but showed a small upward trend in the second quarter of 2018.
Data compiled by ROTH Capital, highlights that Tesla’s panel supplier base has changed rapidly from the SolarCity days.
Back in 2016, Kyocera and REC Group had been the main panel suppliers to the company, accounting for 31% and 35% of supply to California installs, respectively. A much smaller share came from two ‘Silicon Module Super League (SMSL) members, Trina Solar and Canadian Solar with 7% and 6%, respectively.
In that year, the company also sourced panels (only in the fourth quarter) from Hanwha Q Cells and LG Electronics, 1% and 3%, respectively. Unspecified ‘other’ suppliers accounted for 7% of the total through 2016.
However, a lot of changes occurred in 2017.
The chart below shows Tesla’s module suppliers that were used for installations in California since the beginning of 2017 through to May 2018.
In 2017, the company increased its use of Canadian Solar, Trina Solar and LG Electronics considerably. By year-end Canadian Solar’s share was 15%, while Trina Solar’s totalled 28%, but to highlight the growth, Trina Solar accounted for only 3% of supply in January, 2017 and ended with a share of 33% in December.
In the case of LG Electronics the supply would seem to have been a short partnership, having mainly started strongly in the fourth quarter of 2016, it peaked in February, 2017 (30% of supply) and leaned out significantly by December (2%) and accounted for 14% of supply in 2017.
Long-term trusted suppliers, Kyocera and REC Group lost out in 2017 as their shares declined to 4% and 10%, respectively. The others also were whittled down from the 7% share in 2016 to just 1% in 2017.
But the supplier base has changed again in 2018. Although data is only available through May, the chart highlights that Canadian Solar’s erratic share through 2017, ended abruptly at the beginning of 2018 and only recovered to 2% of the total by May.
Trina Solar, which had been the largest supplier to Tesla from the second quarter of 2017 saw its share fall from a peak of 45% in October, 2017 to 28% by May, 2018.
Although Hanwha Q CELLS share started relatively strongly in the first quarter of 2017, the chart shows an erratic pattern, similar to that of Canadian Solar. The only difference here is that Hanwha Q CELLS share suddenly bounced back from zero in April, 2018 to 17% in May this year. This is the only supplier to have gained meaningful share through the first five months of 2018.
Tesla’s own modules
However, the most dramatic change comes from within Tesla. Starting in March, 2016 it would seem that panels produced in-house at its Fremont facility (formerly Silevo), which was known to have around 100MW of annual capacity started supplying panels to projects in California.
This ramped (dark blue line in the chart) through the rest of the year, accounting for an 11% share. However, Tesla’s own panel supply to California installs took a notable dive through May, 2017 but bounced back strongly, peaking in November with a 35% share and share for the year of 18%, which also highlights the capacity constraint of the Fremont production facility. Only Trina Solar had a bigger share (28%) in 2017.
The supply dramatically changed again at the beginning of 2018, when Tesla’s panel share rocketed to 56% in January and peaked at 64% in April. This could be attributed to panel production finally ramping at the Panasonic managed Gigafactory 2 in Buffalo, New York state.
Interestingly, reports of some re-tooling at Gigafactory 2 could be reflected in the peaks and troughs seen in 2018, as production levels may have fallen during equipment changes.
Although still early to be sure, the chart also indicates that Tesla has in the first five months of the current year, narrowed down its panel supplier base, depending very much on its in-house capacity but retaining two SMSL members, Trina Solar and Hanwha Q CELLS as its major external suppliers.
It should also be noted that Hanwha Q CELLS (Korea) has announced the building of at least a 1.6GW assembly plant in Whitfield County, Georgia.
Finally a special thank you call-out to Philip Shen, financial analyst at ROTH Capital for sharing the volume of data that also covered companies such as SunPower, Sunrun, Sunworks, SolarEdge and Enphase.
Note: The California Distributed Generation Statistics publishes all IOU solar PV net energy metering (NEM) interconnection data from the three large California Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) which include Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).
California Distributed Generation Statistics also publishes all IOU data from the California Solar Initiative incentive program and other publicly available incentive program data sets.


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- Google pays the state of Washington $39.9 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the search large of monitoring customers’ places with out their data.
- In keeping with the lawsuit, Google profited from customers’ location knowledge even when they opted out of the monitoring characteristic.
- The state of Washington accused Google of deceiving its customers.
Google agreed to a $39.9 million settlement to finish a lawsuit accusing the corporate of deceiving customers with a location privateness setting that didn’t really disable knowledge assortment when customers opted to show it off.
The settlement concludes a lawsuit introduced by Washington State Legal professional Normal Bob Ferguson early final 12 months. Ferguson initially launched an investigation as a part of a multistate lawsuit filed by the AGs of Indiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C. In a press release, Ferguson’s workplace acknowledged that it “independently filed its personal lawsuit and obtained this decision.”
In consequence, Washington State raked in additional than double the quantity that Google would have paid to the state below the multistate settlement.
“Google denied Washington customers the flexibility to decide on whether or not the corporate might observe their delicate location knowledge, deceived them about their privateness choices, and profited from that conduct,” Ferguson mentioned.
The state alleged Google continued to gather location knowledge from its customers even after they turned off the “Location Historical past” possibility of their account settings. In actuality, it was “almost inconceivable” for customers to forestall Google from monitoring their location, the lawsuit states.
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In the meantime, Google vowed to obey court-ordered adjustments to make its location monitoring settings extra clear. The press launch described a number of concessions Google should adhere to as a part of the settlement, together with exhibiting customers extra info after they activate or off location settings of their accounts.
The settlement additionally requires the Mountain View-based firm to make location tracking-related info seen to customers and supply extra particulars in regards to the sorts of location knowledge it collects and for what goal.
Google’s location privateness settings prompted the corporate months of authorized bother. Final November, it agreed to pay $392 million to settle a privateness lawsuit introduced by 40 state AGs. A month earlier than that, it resolved a lawsuit over the identical difficulty by agreeing to pay $85 million.
It stays to be seen how the adjustments promised by the corporate will make its knowledge practices extra clear to customers. However with no federal regulation governing on-line privateness in the US, state regulators are pressured to make do with what they’ve.
The American Knowledge Privateness and Safety Act (ADPPA) will, hopefully, carry a couple of significant privateness regulation on the federal degree. Whereas the bill failed to pass Congress final 12 months, lawmakers recently completed the third of three hearings earlier than drafting a brand new model of ADPPA.


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Danone plans to double India sales in 3 years
MUMBAI (Reuters) - French food group Danone (DANO.PA) plans to double its sales in India in the next three years, a company executive said, as the world's top yogurt maker raises focus on emerging markets to drive growth when its traditional European markets are slowing.
Danone early this year paid about $355 million to buy Indian drugmaker Wockhardt's (WCKH.NS) nutrition business that sells popular brands such as Dexolac, Farex and Nusobee. The brands compete with Danone's top global rival Nestle (NESN.VX).
"India's growth in nutrition sector will outpace China's (growth)," Laurent Marcel, managing director at Danone's India nutrition business unit, told reporters on Thursday. "We are here to expand, grow the business."
India's baby nutrition market is valued about 25 billion rupees, in which Danone holds about 8 percent share, he said. (Reporting by Kaustubh Kulkarni; Editing by Sunil Nair)
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Panhandle air travelers may want to look for cheaper flights to more destinations coming in a year or so.
In the last week officials from Southwest Airlines have been in the panhandle talking to airport directors from Okaloosa-Walton, Panama City and Pensacola .
Insiders are saying they expect southwest to move in somewhere along the Emerald Coast . The airports are competing for the new service.
Okaloosa-Walton officials think their chances are good because they have a new terminal, but Panama City is soon to have a brand new airport.
Wherever and whenever Southwest decides to come to the area, business leaders expect more tourists, business growth, and much improved travel options.
Southwest downplays the meetings as routine and has yet to commit to anything. Panama City's airport director declined to comment on their meetings.


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Skype debuts ad platform with Groupon and Visa
Skype is to display advertising within its software for the first time and has announced a number of partnerships across the US and Europe to sell the platform.
Skype: displays its new ad platform
The online communications platform has signed deals with Meebo in the US, Ad2one in the UK and Ströer Interactive in Germany to sell the ads and brands. Groupon, Universal Pictures, and Visa have already signed up to reach Skype users.
Andy Sims, director of advertising for Skype, said the sales deals would give it "great sales teams, reach and meaningful advertiser relationships, right from day one".
Skype "home" will include an expandable masthead capable of carrying audio and video, as well as a "click & call" button. Ads can also be shared via Facebook or Twitter.
Doug Bewsher, chief marketing officer for Skype, said user experience remained paramount.
He said: "We’ve spent a lot of time working through the best way to show advertising in the Skype environment. We believe our daily sponsorship ad from one brand per day is valuable for premier advertisers, but doesn’t detract from the experience for our users."
Skype said it reached 145 million average monthly users during the fourth quarter of 2010 and has 29 million concurrent users at peak times.
Rob Solomon, president and chief operating officer of Groupon, said: "We look forward to leveraging Skype's new display advertising to connect Groupon to an even larger captive audience."
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- Volkswagen has shown us what its new Amarok will look like via several teaser images over the past few months
- The latest two photographs give us a glimpse of the South African-built bakkie's muscular wheel arches and off-road tyres
- The Amarok will be shown to the world in full form via a digital world premiere on July 7 2022 and go on sale in either late 2022 or early 2023
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Volkswagen has released two more teaser images of its new Amarok bakkie ahead of its world reveal via a digital premiere on July 7 2022.
The two bakkies will share the same underpinnings and engines.Volkswagen says its new bakkie will showcase a new range of wheels and for the first time depending on the model it will also be sold ex-factory with all-terrain tyres.
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A few weeks ago Volkswagen teased the rear of its new bakkie and the huge infotainment screen, Briefly News reports.
Slowly but surely Volkswagen is teasing different parts of the Amarok bakkie ahead of its unveiling later this year. In the most recent announcement, we now know what the tailgate and infotainment screen look like.
In terms of technical specifications for the load bay Volkswagen says depending on model and specification, large loads of up to 1.2 tonnes can be accommodated behind the tailgate in the cargo box.
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A highly differentiated full-service seafood concept based in Texas.
Founded in 2013, Shell Shack is an experiential seafood concept taking its roots from Southern culture and primarily consisting of crab and other seafood boils. The brand, recently named “2021 Best Seafood Restaurant in DFW by the Dallas Observer Readers’ Choice Awards”, has grown into a leader in the highly fragmented seafood/crab boil category with 7 corporate units across Texas and 1 franchised unit in Florida.
Dallas Hale, Co-Founder and CEO of Shell Shack, said, “We are proud of the brand we have built and our Company’s achievements to date. We now look forward to working with the TriSpan team and forming a partnership that will propel Shell Shack further forward. The financial and operating capabilities TriSpan brings will help drive our strategic vision and deliver on our growth plans”.Press Release Company Website


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Firefox on macOS will soon be more beneficial to MacBook Air and MacBook Pro users who want to preserve battery life, with Nightly builds of the Mozilla-produced browser now requiring as little as a third of the power of the main public release to render web pages.
There are solid features in Microsoft's new Mac browser - and significant ones still to come - but for Edge to be a compelling browser for Apple users, it's got to offer you more than you're getting with Apple's own Safari.
Mozilla is recovering from a few days of browser extension failures in Firefox, a problem caused by an expired signing certificate that the company has fixed for users of the current release of the browser — but not for those on legacy versions.
The World Wide Web Consortium and the FIDO Alliance have certified WebAuthn as an official Web standard, allowing users of compatible browsers — Safari among them — to turn to hardware logins instead of passwords.
Mozilla just released their new Firefox "Quantum" browser with new features including built-in screenshots, a save-for-later feature named Pocket, and a Library that holds all of your pocket saves, bookmarks, browsing history, screenshots and downloads in one spot. AppleInsider compares the new release with Safari, and Google's Chrome.
Firefox has updated the iOS version of its browser to version 10.0, with the milestone release featuring a refreshed modern interface and changes to the menu system, ahead of another major update arriving on the desktop version of the browser next week.
Mozilla has upgraded Firefox for iOS to version 8.0, with the latest edition of the mobile web browser altering the way it handles tabs, as well as introducing new features including a built-in QR code scanner and a Night Mode that makes Firefox more useful for late night browsing.
Apple in 2016 issued a fix for a website-based iOS exploit that could've allowed hackers to collect sensor data from iPhones, and potentially learn many things about their targets — even their passcodes, researchers revealed this week. [Updated with Apple clarification]
Blocking unnecessary Flash content loading in the Firefox browser will lead to improved battery life, faster web page loads, and greater user security, according to developer Mozilla. And the block starting in August is only the beginning.
It appears that Mozilla is making progress with its Firefox for iOS browser, as the company launched a limited trial program in New Zealand to shake out bugs and gather data ahead of a planned worldwide debut later this year.
Firefox users awoke Tuesday to an update that blocks every version of Adobe's Flash Player from running in the popular open-source browser, a victory for information security efforts following the unprecedented disclosure of numerous critical Flash vulnerabilities.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s
12-month price target was raised by Jefferies & Co. analyst Randal Konik on Monday to $75 a share from $50. After a recent meeting with the retailer's management in London, he said the company's U.S. business is on a "solid path of improvement" while its international business should continue to be the sales "growth driver" and is more "powerful" than many has estimated. He said international could be near 25% of Abercrombie & Fitch's sales and 50% of its profit in 2011. The company's shares were up 1.5% in pre-market trading.


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Criminals are using the COVID-19 crisis to commit doorstep crime Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning
Protect Yourself from Doorstep Crime during COVID-19
Criminals are using the COVID-19 crisis to commit doorstep crime Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning.
Many people are already accessing support from genuine community and voluntary groups in their area to help them with their shopping etc.
However, residents should beware of approaches from strangers. Stay safe, don’t let anyone into your home or hand over money to anyone you don’t know or trust. Never reveal your credit or debit card PIN. Thieves have been known to take cash up front and not return.
Residents should also beware of rogue traders offering ‘doorstep cleansing services’. These people offer to clean drives and doorways to kill bacteria and help prevent the spread of the virus. Trading Standards also understands that some people may be selling fake sanitisers, face masks and Covid-19 swabbing kits door-to-door. These products can often be dangerous and unsafe.
Advice from Warwickshire Trading Standards Service
1) Do not buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep callers.
2) If you require help and support, use the services of a genuine volunteer or community group. For more information visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/coronavirus or phone 01926 410410.
3) Do not reveal sensitive information such as your bank card PIN number to a doorstep caller.
4) Report suspicious doorstep visits or any type of scam to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133. Citizens Advice can provide telephone support and advice. They will also alert Warwickshire Trading Standards Service who can provide additional advice.
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SoftBank is recovering from a series of stumbles in recent months. WeWork’s plan to go public last year imploded, forcing SoftBank to arrange a rescue financing of $9.5 billion in October. Uber, despite a two-month surge, is still trading about 10% below last year’s offering price. The Vision Fund has suffered other high-profile setbacks, including investments in failed online retailer Brandless Inc., dog-walking app Wag Labs Inc. and pizza robot company Zume Pizza Inc.
Elliott has said it took the stake in SoftBank because the Japanese company’s shares are woefully undervalued compared with its assets. Son himself has been pleading the case with increasing frequency. SoftBank’s own sum-of-parts calculation puts its total value at 12,300 yen a share ($111). That’s more than double SoftBank’s actual share price, which values the company at about $104 billion. Elliott has pegged SoftBank’s net asset value at about $230 billion, people familiar with the discussions have said.
The disconnect between what SoftBank and Elliott say the company is worth and the market value can be explained by several quirks of how the business is run, according to a report from Pierre Ferragu, an analyst at New Street Research. Many shareholders would like the company to return more capital and improve its governance, he wrote. Risks associated with the Vision Fund and a lack of details about tax liabilities associated with cashing out its investments are other factors.
SoftBank recognized the need for more oversight as early as 2018, when it charged Claure with a broad review of operations across SoftBank companies. Claure, the former head of Sprint, spent months assembling a team of about 40 executives. In the end, he was forced to cede control of the so-called SoftBank Operating Group to the man it was supposed to be overseeing: Rajeev Misra, the head of the Vision Fund.
Elliott wants SoftBank to set up a special committee to review investment processes at the Vision Fund. Elliott argues the fund has dragged down the share price despite making up a small portion of assets under management, said people familiar with the discussions.
Some at SoftBank are resistant to the idea of an oversight committee. Instead, SoftBank is seeking to resolve issues at the Vision Fund with new governance standards for the companies it invests in. The new rules will encompass how the fund approaches the composition of the board of directors, founder and management rights, rights of shareholders, and mitigation of potential conflicts of interest.
Son has conceded that missteps with the original fund is making it difficult to raise money for a successor. He said last week that SoftBank may need to invest in startups using solely its own capital for a year or two.


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Kawasaki has just launched the latest iteration of its Ninja 1000 at Rs 9.98 lakh (ex-showroom India). It has been brought into India via the semi-knocked-down, which has allowed for a much lower price-tag; the older Ninja 1000 was priced at Rs 12.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It will be assembled at Kawasaki's new plant at Chakan, but as of now, only 20 Ninja 1000s are available in India.
The Ninja 1000 continues to use the older bike’s 1043cc, four-cylinder engine, but the motor has been upgraded for BS-IV compliance. Additionally, ABS, traction control and wheelie control are part of the new bike’s electronics suite.
A new, two-piece front fairing sets the new bike apart from the older model. It is wider than before, gets LED headlamps, and features a taller, manually adjustable windscreen for better wind protection.
The Ninja 1000 isn’t the only bike to have gotten cheaper. Prices for the Z900 have also dropped from Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) to Rs 7.68 lakh (ex-showroom, India); the bike is now sold without accessories that came as standard on the Z900 at the time of launch.
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Worcester Wares burglarized; owner 'disheartened'
WORCESTER - Worcester Wares, a shop at the DCU Center that sells merchandise celebrating the city, was burglarized twice early Monday, the owner said.
Jessica Walsh, owner of the store, said the first thief was seen on surveillance video throwing a rock at one of the store's windows about 1 a.m. The person entered the building through the shattered window and stole the empty cash register, she said. About 4 a.m., a second person, Walsh said, who may have seen the opportunity of a broken window, entered the store and stole electronics equipment, including the store's iPad, then fled.
"They left our stock alone, fortunately," she said.
The store opened in 2015 in a storefront on the Commercial Street side of the DCU Center. Walsh said the only similar incident was around Christmas two years ago when someone shot out a window during a window shooting spree around the city.
Walsh said the burglary is disappointing. In a post on social media she wrote, "Worcester, sometimes you break my heart. Today is one of those days."
She wrote about the thefts and said that although it could have been worse, "I am disheartened and feeling violated by a city I have done nothing but love and encourage for years - a love I have committed my career, my life and free time to through Worcester Wares and Pow!Wow! Worcester."
Walsh would not speculate on the motivation of the thieves, but said many people are hurting financially. She said these are difficult times.
"Worcester, I still love you and I will love you forever," she wrote. "I have hope and I will always believe in us and our ability to overcome."
The thefts are under investigation by Worcester police.
The store and the Worcester Wares branch store at the Worcester Public Market at Kelley Square have been closed for months to in-person shopping, but the flagship store on Commercial Street is open for curbside pickup noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Purchases may be made online at www.worcesterwares.com.


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Recently, the Samsung Electronics Co. President Young Sohn at the Berlin event revealed that the company has almost sold around 1 million Galaxy Fold smartphones globally. “And I think that the point is, we are selling a million of these products. There are a million people that want to use this product at $2,000” However, certain reports deny this fact of selling one million Galaxy Fold smartphones globally since its launch in September 2019.
Pointing to this fact, Samsung spokesman said, “Sohn may have confused the figure with the company’s initial sales target for the year, emphasizing that sales of the tech firm’s first foldable handset have not reached 1 million units.”
This clarifies that the company has never sold 1 million units of the Galaxy Fold. However, analysts believe that the company sells between 400,000 to 500,000 units of Galaxy Fold in 2019. Now, the company is expecting to sell more 500,000 units globally. Nevertheless, Samsung did not reveal the actual figure of the Samsung Galaxy Fold units sold out. Industry insiders said that the Samsung foldable phone sales will pick up in the coming year. And it is possible to sell 6 million units in 2020.
Talking of the 1 million sales of Samsung Galaxy Fold, it is not a big deal compared to tens of millions of phones that are sold out each quarter. But as for the Galaxy Fold, it is very expensive and even is unproven which is a bit surprising. We find many other smaller manufacturers who are struggling hard to sell a fraction of foldable phones at a much lower price.
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Choi Bo-young, an analyst at Kyobo Securities, said that “Samsung is expected to sell 6 million units of its foldable phone in 2020 and 20 million units in 2021” “Prices of foldable phones are expected to go down gradually, and this would push up demand for foldable handsets.”
The South Korean giant announced the Samsung Galaxy Fold at MWC 2019 thus joining the list of foldable devices. Additionally, the company is allegedly reported to be working on the Galaxy Fold 2 which may appear at MWC 2020. Interestingly! It may cost just $1,000. The cost of the handset nearly gets half of the original Galaxy Fold. IF it is to be true, we just need to wait and see how the company manages the quality to cut down costs. However, this price point will definitely make the foldable devices available for everyone.
While the current Samsung Galaxy Fold price is nearly around $2000 thus not a handset most people like to pay for. It restricts a large sector of the population to prefer. Due to which the company is in plans to bring in a cheaper version with 256GB of internal storage rather than 512GB.
The Fold went on sale after several months of its first appearance due to numerous reasons. Initially, the Korean company canceled the launch plans to revise the design and internal parts so as to make it less prone to cracks. Even other foldable smartphones including Huawei’s Mate X had a delay in shipping due to durability and longevity issues.
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Aldi Christmas adverts have gone down a treat before, and they’re back with a brand new one to help you spread some festive cheer.
Now that Halloween and Bonfire Night have been and gone, everyone’s getting excited for Christmas. And shops everywhere are launching their much anticipated Christmas adverts.
We’re sure you’ll be delighted to know that Kevin the Carrot, who has appeared in their seasonal advert since 2016, is back and better than ever.
Aldi has been teasing the new ad across social media, with one post showing a wanted poster for new character, Russell Sprout. They wrote, ‘Have you seen this dastardly villain, Russell Sprout? As leader of the #LeafyBlinders, we have reason to believe he is behind #KevinTheCarrot’s disappearance.’
Now, we can finally find out what happened to Kevin the Carrot, and the advert is just as delightful as we’d hoped it would be. It’s got action, drama, and even a musical number featuring a Christmas rendition of Robbie William’s Let Me Entertain You inside a Big Top.
At the very end, they invite us to ‘put on an amazing show this Christmas’, and we think the advert has inspired us to do just that.
We’re not the only ones who think so either, as many people have taken to social media to share their reactions to the budget supermarket’s new advert.
One Aldi fan was so keen, they’d even set an alarm to remind them about the ad launching. They wrote, ‘Who had their alarms set for this 👍 Aldi you certainly get us all revved up and excited for Christmas when Kevin is soon to arrive 🥕🎄’.
Another wrote, ‘Look forward to these every year. Best Christmas ads ever.’
A third added, ‘They get better and better each year’ , to which someone replied, ‘They definitely do’.
It just wouldn’t be an Aldi advert without Kevin the Carrot, so we’re relieved to see him back on our screens this year.
Speaking about the latest advert, Aldi UK’s Marketing Director Sean McGinity said, “We’re all thrilled to see Kevin back on our screens again, getting up to his usual tricks.
“Kevin’s popularity grows every year and he’s becoming something of a national treasure!
“Kevin’s magical Big Top is the perfect environment to showcase the amazing quality of the Aldi Christmas range of food and drink this year.”
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The tulips have bloomed to their full glory. Unlike the tiny plants of previous years, when Rashtrapati Bhawan gardeners first tried growing tulips this year, the flowers are huge, bright and on tall stems, as if they are in Amsterdam, from where the bulbs were imported.
This year, it is a duet though. Adding to the the enchantment of tulips is the double-petalled, night-scented stocks, imported from Japan. In a range of colours from a rich cream to a royal purple, the stocks form the perfect flowers for tiering at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens.
The gardens will be open to the public from February 6, and will remain open till March 10, barring Mondays. There is no entry fee, and in order to make the process of visitor management more efficient, the Rashtrapati Bhawan has started online bookings. Those who come via online bookings will be in a separate queue. The bookings have already started on presidentofindia.gov.in, rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in, and https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx.
With over 70 species of seasonal flowers including dahlias, cyclamens and pansies, as well as 437 varieties of roses, the gardens are a treat to the eyes. There are plenty more attractions in the form of a spiritual garden, which has trees that are considered holy in different religions; a medicinal plants garden and the bonsai and tactile gardens.
Nonetheless, the officials are worried that a new disease could destroy these blooms. “I call it selfiities, this passion for taking selfies,'' said the President's press secretary Ashok Mallik. “Last year, visitors trampled over flower beds, crushed the blooms in their enthusiasm for taking selfies. We are seriously considering whether the decision to allow mobiles was a good idea. If this year we see the gardens being damaged by selfie shooters, we may have to ban mobile phones again.''
You can also team up the visit to the garden with a trip to Rashtrapati Bhavan museum, which was inaugurated a couple of years ago. “It has a rich collection of memorabilia, including the original plans of the gardens,'' said the museum in-charge, Kumar Samresh. The museum is a ticketed visit, Rs 50 per head, and there is a group discount. The tickets can either be booked online or bought the the venue.


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Lots of features have been added to WhatsApp in the past few months. Some of them were a completely delightful surprise for its users, such as the video calling feature. Also, the chat messages being exchanged now are 256-bit encrypted. The users can even send PDF files now.
Reportedly, the mobile app that already has more than 200 million users in India is about to venture into the arena of digital payments. The company has recently advertised on its website, to employ a digital transaction expert in India.
The job advertisement mentioned that WhatsApp is looking for a candidate who has a strong financial and technical background. The applicant should have a firm understanding of the Unified Payments Interface and BHIM app of India.
Another identical app named WeChat had introduced a similar feature in China recently.
India is one of the biggest markets for the Facebook owned app. It is believed that the feature is expected to be launched within the next six months.
In the month of February, WhatsApp co-founder, Brian Acton, confessed of their ongoing discussion with the Government of India regarding the feature.
A spokesman from WhatsApp said that the company is working to explore what contributions they can make to the vision of digital India.


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Amazon kicked the hornets’ nest last week. The online retailer halted plans on the construction of one of its new buildings in Seattle, in response to a proposed “head tax,” a tax on employee hours worked, which would affect companies that bring in more than $20 million a year in gross income. The city plans to use the funds raised to address the homelessness crisis in Seattle, which has escalated to the point that it was declared a state of emergency in 2015.
Now many in Seattle who benefited from the city’s economic boom—created in part by Amazon—are outraged. Seattle City Councilor Kshama Sawant, a self-proclaimed socialist and member of a Trotskyite political party, has been particularly bullish on the tax, which will affect the top 3 percent of companies in Seattle.
While Sawant may have no respect for a number of Seattle job creators, Amazon is the entity she seems most interested in targeting. In a March editorial, she wrote:
We want to address the housing and homelessness crisis by going to where the money really is: with Amazon and the other wealthiest corporations in Seattle. Amazon scandalously received a $789 million windfall this year on old unpaid taxes just from Trump’s corporate tax cuts. In Seattle and Washington State, a greater portion of the tax burden is piled onto the shoulders of poor and working-class people than in any other state in the country.
Just in case it wasn’t clear, she followed up: “Our priority should be to build the strongest possible movement to win the largest tax on Amazon and other big business.”
This seems particularly thankless given that Amazon employs over 40,000 people in Seattle and that it helped revitalize the South Lake Union area of the city. Never mind that Amazon’s presence spurred economic growth in the city beyond the revenue it already pays in taxes and that the boom in Seattle means that the city’s unemployment rate is around 3.5 percent—below the national unemployment rate of 3.9 percent. This suggests that housing prices, and not necessarily unemployment, are the principal contributor to the homelessness crisis.
However, with high employment and a booming economy, Seattle should have enough revenue coming in from sales taxes, its new soda tax, and other traditional tax sources to address this issue. Seattle has already set aside $50 million in taxpayer funds to combat homelessness. Despite these efforts, homelessness is increasing. The $15 minimum wage also doesn’t seem like it will be a solution to the problem—estimates suggest the hike, not fully in force, has already cut low-wage workers’ pay by $125 per month on average.
Taxing Jobs Will Stifle Employment
Whenever progressives suggest taxes on things like soda or cigarettes, they argue that such levies will contribute to better overall public health because increasing the price of something enough will diminish the demand for it. Why would a tax on jobs be any different?
By increasing Amazon’s tax burden by essentially penalizing the company for employing people, Seattle has sent a message to the world’s most successful online retailer: we don’t want jobs. Halting plans on its new building is just one way Amazon has demonstrated that it received the message.
Amazon has more alternatives to paying the tax than the City Council wants to admit. The company is already looking for a second headquarters and some cities and states are embarrassing themselves as they attempt to lure the tech giant to build and spur their local economies. Regardless of how you feel about the possibility of HQ2 coming to your town (on taxpayers’ dime), it does send a message that Amazon isn’t necessarily anchored in Seattle.
Automation has come for many jobs, and while it is unlikely Amazon could replace all of its employees with robots and software plugins, the Emerald City has just incented Amazon to look for alternatives to human labor. It might be harder to automate an Amazon employee, but if McDonald’s response to the $15 minimum wage is any indicator, Amazon might be willing to invest in automating or outsourcing more of its jobs.
Already the announcement has sent a rift between Seattle’s labor unions. The Iron Workers Local 86 came out in force against Councilor Swant, rightly fearing that the tax would affect their construction jobs. On the other side, SEIU 775 and an AFL-CIO local union advocacy federation (Martin Luther King County Labor Council) have endorsed the tax. One thing is certain. No one can afford to lose a job in Seattle and the Emerald City doesn’t want to increase its homeless population with unforced errors.
Anti-Business Climate Established
After a weekend of high-stakes negotiations, Seattle’s City Council somewhat blunted the impact and minimized the tax after Mayor Jenny Durkan threatened to veto the original proposal. This compromise will still generate about $47 million for the Emerald City. But what will it cost? Amazon has resumed construction plans for now, but that doesn’t mean the retailer plans to remain in Washington. It’s possible the company will lease out the completed space and chose to expand instead in the yet-to-be-determined home of HQ2. If Amazon does go seeking greener pastures, Seattle will only have itself to blame.


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Many historic rally fans rejoiced when BMW announced the re-entry of the MINI into the World Rally Championship (WRC). The Countryman that they are planning to use isn’t exactly the same as the Cooper S that was used back in the ‘60s, but the classic red body, white roof livery will still be a pleasant sight on the rally stage.
Now CAR Magazine is reporting that the upcoming Saab models, the 9-1 and 9-2, might join the MINI in returning to rally competition. Saab’s new 9-1 and 9-2 will bring the company back to its roots of making small, fun to drive cars. Even the head of Spyker-Saab, Victor Muller, wants these new cars to look like streamlined cars of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The Swedish company also had a rich rally history and the cars returning would be a welcome sight.
In the article, CAR magazine writes that Muller went to talk with officials for the WRC, and both parties came back excited. WRC will be getting a much needed factory-backed car for the 2012 season, and Saab will have a great place to launch their new car.
The company hasn’t announced who they will partner up with to make this little car, as they are shopping around for partners, like BMW’s MINI, to help cut costs to develop the new car.


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https://nokiamob.net/2020/05/19/ex-oneplus-executive-adam-ferguson-joins-nokia-mobile-as-head-of-product-marketing/ What we know so far:
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Seems like HMD has been poaching execs from top companies lately. Hopefully it goes well for them, because their smartphone sales in the past few months can be summed up in one gif:
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In House Camera Division to Improve Image Quality Created by Xiaomi
Xiaomi has turned itself in to a technological giant. People have started following and trusting Xiaomi for its amazing and innovative smartphones. Xiaomi has focused on revolutionizing different aspects of the smartphone industry. According to latest sources, Xiaomi has now turned its focus towards revolutionizing the camera industry.
A leaked email from the top officials at Xiaomi suggests the creation of an in house camera department. To officials at Xiaomi believe that camera is an important part of a smartphone. By improving the cameras in Xiaomi phones, the company aims to compete at a higher level. Through world quality cameras, Xiaomi can easily compete with top brands such as Samsung and Apple.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is the latest example of such efforts. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has been a very successful camera phone. It has gained user satisfaction as well as scored quite high in camera tests. So, just imagine that if Xiaomi creates a specialized team working on the camera of Xiaomi smartphones. Then, Xiaomi can surely expect great results from its smartphones.
The latest Xiaomi smartphone to launch will be Xiaomi Mi 7. It is going to be released soon. So, it won’t benefit from the creation of an in house camera division. However, Xiaomi Mi 7 will still feature a dual 16 MP camera. So, this is big news for all Xiaomi lovers and camera lovers. Let us all wait and hope that the new camera division provides positive results for Xiaomi as well as for users.


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LinkedIn is reported to be planning a new 50,000 sq ft headquarters for its online networking business at 77-91 Oxford Street in London.
LinkedIn, the US online networking firm, is reported to be considering plans for an 80,000 sq ft office at 21 Bloomsbury Street in London.
LinkedIn Europe, the online business networking firm, is setting up a 7,400 sq ft office at 17 Gresse Street in London's West End.
LinkedIn has secured a £27m cash injection for its internet networking operations in Europe, including the expansion of its London office and the creation of 20 jobs.


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Tesco has launched a trial to remove some plastic wrapped fruit and vegetable products from its stores in a bid to cut down on packaging waste.
Britain’s biggest retailer said the month-long pilot would be run at two of its Extra stores in Watford and Swindon.
The trial will involve removing plastic packaging from 45 foods, including apples, onions, mushrooms, peppers, bananas and avocados, where loose alternatives are available.
It follows Tesco’s announcement last year that it would ban hard-to-recycle plastic packaging by 2019 and make all packaging fully recyclable by 2025.
Tesco’s Director of Quality Sarah Bradbury said: “We want to remove as much plastic as we can from our products, only using what is necessary to protect and preserve our food.
“We hope this trial proves popular with customers. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the results, including any impact on food waste.
“Whatever happens, we’re going to keep reducing the amount of packaging we use and ensure everything on our shelves is fully recyclable.”
Consumers have increasingly demanded change from big retailers to help tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Big supermarkets are responsible for producing more than 800,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste each year.
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It is no secret that Google and Amazon are embroiled in a battle of power. It might seem silly to consumers but, it might end up costing the two companies millions of dollars. Amazon has been refusing to sell Google hardware on its platform, and Google has responded by blocking YouTube access on Amazon’s line of Echo and Fire TV products.
Now, it is fair to assume that Google can’t replicate Amazon’s online presence and Amazon, in turn, can’t make a platform as huge as YouTube right now. But, it appears that Amazon is not willing to give up the ambition of having its own YouTube-like platform. Amazon filed trademarks requests with the US Patent and Trademark [...]


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On Tuesday, Sept. 29, ATV and side-by-side manufacturer CFMOTO concluded its annual model lineup launch for 2021. Albeit an altered itinerary due to COVID-19, ERX Motor Park of Elk River, Minnesota, hosted a successful event for select media outlets nonetheless.
Throughout the event Powersports Business reporter Nick Longworth was able to speak at length with company representatives about their upcoming model lineup, goals for the future and much more – we plan to share that info in an upcoming issue. We’ll also give you details on the new lineup once the official company embargo is lifted.
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Business group Ibec has warned that there may be public order issues around Christmas shopping this year.
The organisation, which represents the majority of Ireland’s private-sector businesses, is calling for shops to reopen on a phased basis from next week.
It is also calling for the hospitality and travel sectors to reopen as a priority.
In a letter to senior Government ministers and officials, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy warned that there is serious and urgent concern in the business community about the current phasing of coronavirus restrictions.
On Breakfast Business this morning, Mr McCoy said it may be unsafe to open everything at once on December 1st.
“In terms of congregation – and congregation is the problem with the virus –people will, if they are concertinaed into a shorter period of time, there will be public order issues around shopping for Christmas,” he said.
“The more days we have in advance of Christmas, the more social distancing can be facilitated and more people can get the things they need.
“Otherwise people will rush at the end and that will compound the problem.”
Mr McCoy said the reopening of hospitality is likely to take a little longer to come on stream – but warned that Government needs to set out a clear plan regarding what can open and when.
“We had this over the summer,” he said.
“Lots of businesses put in place the measures and now they are not even being given the opportunity in the hospitality sector to earn a livelihood in a systematic way and be able to plan for that.”
He also hit out at the mixed messages coming from Government on international travel.
“We agreed to do the international travel in terms of colour coding, putting the infrastructure in the airports in terms of testing and then we just get messages saying, ‘oh don’t come back to Ireland,’” he said.
“It has to be systematically done and the communication has to be systematic as well – rather than just knee-jerk reactions.”
Mr McCoy said the Ibec proposals would underpin the Government’s current strategy, which is to reduce virus figures ahead of a reopening over the Christmas period.
“The suppression strategy is the Government’s strategy,” he said. “They want to suppress and release. They want to release into the month of December.
“We are pointing out how to do that safely but we also need engagement. NPHET needs to advise on public health and the business community needs to advise on how to do it safely as they return to business.